(2) History. The student understands how historical figures and ordinary people helped to shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the contributions of historical figures such as Stephen F. Austin and George Washington who helped to shape our state and nation; and
Primary Games, Game - Name that President: http://www.primarygames.com/presidents/start.htm
(3) History. The student understands the concept of chronology. The student is expected to:
(A) place events in chronological order; and
Timeline Index, Image: http://www.timelineindex.com/content/view/198
(B) use vocabulary related to time and chronology, including before, after, next, first, and last.
Mr. Nussbaum, Word Fill Game: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/spelling2/index.html
This game must be prefilled by the teacher with the vocabulary word they wish to use and then the students can begin looking for the missing letters
(5) Geography. The student understands the physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather; and
Mr. Nussbaum, World Landmarks: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/wlandforms.htm
The student is given a map with clickable dots in which displays information about that area.
(9) Government. The student understands the role of authority figures. The student is expected to:
(A) identify authority figures in the home, school, and community; and
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/school/
(10) Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the flags of the United States and Texas;
US Flag Jigsaw puzzle http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/jigsaw/US_flag/usa_jigsaw.htm
(C) explain the use of voting as a method for group decision making.
PBS Kids "Booth" http://pbskids.org/video/
(11) Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student is expected to:
(A) identify personal attributes common to all people such as physical characteristics; and
Eloise Greenfield http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/authors/eloisegreenfield/
(12) Culture. The student understands how people learn about themselves through family customs and traditions. The student is expected to:
(A) identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance;
Toot & Puddle Tour the World http://www.nickjr.com/kids-games/toot-tour-the-world.html
(13) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school. The student is expected to:
(A) identify examples of technology used in the home and school; and
Brain Pop Jr.-Kindergarten Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/kindergarten/preview.weml
(14) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways in which technology has changed how people live. The student is expected to:
(A) describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology; and
Martha Speaks "Martha's Email" http://pbskids.org/video/
(15) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to:
(A) obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;
Brain http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/brain/
(16) Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and
Sid The Science Kid "Animals can Communicate" http://pbskids.org/video/
(17) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:
(A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement
a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and
Curious George "A Bridge to Farm" http://pbskids.org/video/
(B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
The Tomato Garden http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/oswald-kids-videos.html
Source: The provisions of this ยง113.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7684.
Social Studies, Grade K
(1) History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day and Independence Day; and
Funschool, Game - Independence Day: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/games/game_independence_day.html
(B) identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on Independence Day.
Funschool, Game - Independence Day: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/games/game_independence_day.html
(2) History. The student understands how historical figures and ordinary people helped to shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the contributions of historical figures such as Stephen F. Austin and George Washington who helped to shape our state and nation; and
Primary Games, Game - Name that President: http://www.primarygames.com/presidents/start.htm
(B) identify ordinary people who have shaped the community.
TeacherTube, Video - Community Helpers: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Community_Helpers&video_id=134174
(3) History. The student understands the concept of chronology. The student is expected to:
(A) place events in chronological order; and
Timeline Index, Image: http://www.timelineindex.com/content/view/198
(B) use vocabulary related to time and chronology, including before, after, next, first, and last.
Mr. Nussbaum, Word Fill Game: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/spelling2/index.html
This game must be prefilled by the teacher with the vocabulary word they wish to use and then the students can begin looking for the missing letters
(4) Geography. The student understands the concept of location. The student is expected to:
(A) use terms, including over, under, near, far, left, and right, to describe relative location; and
BrainPOP, Game: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/preview.weml
(B) locate places on the school campus and describe their relative locations.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/school/
(5) Geography. The student understands the physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather; and
Mr. Nussbaum, World Landmarks: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/wlandforms.htm
The student is given a map with clickable dots in which displays information about that area.
(B) identify the human characteristics of places such as types of houses and ways of earning a living.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/savingandspending/preview.weml
(6) Economics. The student understands that basic human needs are met in many ways. The student is expected to:
(A) identify basic human needs; and
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/needsandwants/preview.weml
(B) explain how basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter can be met.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/needsandwants/preview.weml
(7) Economics. The student understands the importance of jobs. The student is expected to:
(A) identify jobs in the home, school, and community; and
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/school/
(B) explain why people have jobs.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/school/
(8) Government. The student understands the purpose of rules. The student is expected to:
(A) identify purposes for having rules; and
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/preview.weml
(B) identify rules that provide order, security, and safety in the home and school.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/homes/preview.weml
(9) Government. The student understands the role of authority figures. The student is expected to:
(A) identify authority figures in the home, school, and community; and
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/school/
(B) explain how authority figures make and enforce rules.
BrainPOP, Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/
(10) Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the flags of the United States and Texas;
US Flag Jigsaw puzzle
http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/jigsaw/US_flag/usa_jigsaw.htm
(B) recite the Pledge of Allegiance; and
The Pledge of Allegiance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52dfJnLkEd4&p=30D84C72728FACA1&playnext=1&index=1
(C) explain the use of voting as a method for group decision making.
PBS Kids "Booth"
http://pbskids.org/video/
(11) Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student is expected to:
(A) identify personal attributes common to all people such as physical characteristics; and
Eloise Greenfield
http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/authors/eloisegreenfield/
(B) identify differences among people.
Cheeruppet World: Help Preschool Children Accept Difference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMyJZU5bY4U
(12) Culture. The student understands how people learn about themselves through family customs and traditions. The student is expected to:
(A) identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance;
Toot & Puddle Tour the World
http://www.nickjr.com/kids-games/toot-tour-the-world.html
(B) compare family customs and traditions; and
Brain Pop Jr. - Mexico: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/cultures/mexico/preview.weml
(C) describe customs of the local community.
Brain Pop Jr. Homes: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/homes/preview.weml
(13) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school. The student is expected to:
(A) identify examples of technology used in the home and school; and
Brain Pop Jr.-Kindergarten Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/kindergarten/preview.weml
(B) describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks.
Ancient China
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientchina/
(14) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways in which technology has changed how people live. The student is expected to:
(A) describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology; and
Martha Speaks "Martha's Email"
http://pbskids.org/video/
(B) list ways in which technology meets people's needs.
Ancient Egypt
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientegypt/
(15) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to:
(A) obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;
Brain
http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/brain/
(B) obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, symbols, television, maps, computer images, print material, and artifacts;
Reading Maps
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/
(C) sequence and categorize information; and
Reading Maps Game/Puzzle
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/puzzle/
(D) identify main ideas from oral, visual, and print sources.
Reading Maps/ Write About It
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/writeaboutit/
(16) Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and
Sid The Science Kid "Animals can Communicate"
http://pbskids.org/video/
(B) create and interpret visuals including pictures and maps.
Create- Free Draw
http://www.nickjr.com/kids-games/nick-jr-free-draw.html
(17) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:
(A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement
a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and
Curious George "A Bridge to Farm"
http://pbskids.org/video/
(B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
The Tomato Garden
http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/oswald-kids-videos.html
Source: The provisions of this ยง113.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7684.